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Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D200

ISO Speed

400

Focal Length

105.0mm

Exposure Data:

f/5.6 @ 1/100s

Size

3872x2592

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D200

ISO Speed

400

Focal Length

105.0mm

Exposure Data:

f/4.0 @ 1/1000s

Size

3872x2592

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D200

ISO Speed

200

Focal Length

105.0mm

Exposure Data:

f/5.6 @ 1/40s

Size

3872x2592

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D200

ISO Speed

200

Focal Length

105.0mm

Exposure Data:

f/3.2 @ 1/350s

Size

3872x2592

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D200

ISO Speed

200

Focal Length

105.0mm

Exposure Data:

f/11.0 @ 1/30s

Size

3872x2592

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D200

ISO Speed

200

Focal Length

105.0mm

Exposure Data:

f/3.2 @ 1/200s

Size

3872x2592

Verdict

Nikon packed many new features into the Micro-Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR.
The most obvious one is probably the new IF design so the physical length of the
lens remains constant regardless of the focus setting. On top of that Nikon
implemented a relatively fast silent-wave AF drive and a VR II (Vibration Reduction)
with an efficiency equivalent to 4 f-stops.
In terms of sheer performance the AF-S 105mm f/2.8G was able to beat its already
very good predecessor by a small margin. The resolution is excellent straight
from the max. aperture setting and the peak performance is reached between f/4 and f/5.6.
Typical for a macro lens the Nikkor is virtually free of distortions and vignetting is usually
nothing to worry about. CAs are low at large aperture settings but increase to comparatively
high levels at and beyond f/8 - in absolute terms CAs remain moderate though.
The mechanical quality of the lens is very good. The best news is probably that Nikon
resisted the temptation to increase the price tag despite all the new features.
At around 750-850€/US$ the lens is still not exactly cheap but definitely worth it.